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March 12, 2018

Review: Sony LF-S50G, the 360 degree speaker with Google Assistant

It used to be that homes started their entry into IoT by way of a connected lightbulb, but that’s changing. In 2018, the arrival of connected smart speakers with voice assistants are now for many, the first device and it ends up being the primary interface to control the rest. With...

  • LG is adding Google Assistant to 2018 premium sound lineup, to be shown off at CES

    December 29, 2017
    Its not even 2018 yet, but we already know LG has plans to improve their premium audio range next year with features like Google Assistant. At CES 2018, LG will showcase their latest hardware products in their premium audio range. This year, they’re making products sound better and be smarter, which they...

  • Game over: SONOS One will support Alexa, Google Home and Apple Airplay 2

    October 5, 2017
    Sonos is getting into the voice-activated home assistant market with a new smart speaker announced overnight. The Sonos One looks like the Play:1 speaker, but has some serious upgrades. Sonos One will launch with Amazon Alexa support and add Google Assistant in 2018. The Sonos One will be available globally Oct. 24 and...

  • SONOS now lets you buy direct with online store.

    May 31, 2017
    Until now, you’ve had to find a reselller to purchase Sonos products from, but you’ll now be able to shop directly from Sonos.com.au. Sonos Australia say they want to provide Australians with another way to fill their homes with music, with a new online store that offers a great customer...

  • Review: Polk Omni SB1+ offers voice volume adjust

    December 29, 2016
    Design The Polk Omni SB1+ is made up of two key devices, the soundbar and the subwoofer. Both support a luxurious curves that give an elegance not always found in our modern black electronics. The soundbar has a slim profile which allows the sleek design to blend in, rather...

  • Review: Plantronics BackBeat Fit headphones

    December 20, 2016
    Plantronics are back with another set of headphones and this time they’re aimed squarely and fairly at the fitness market. The BlackBeat FIT headphones are lightweight, waterproof and have pretty great battery life. After spending a few weeks living with them, here’s the review. Design and Comfort The BackBeat...

  • Review: Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2

    December 16, 2016
    Headphones are an incredibly personal thing and finding the right pair is a journey that can last years. Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 is their latest entrant into the market that plans to service all your needs in a single headset. The Pro 2 is a significant update on the original...

  • SONOS updates the PLAY:5, speakers now automatically adjust to their environment

    September 29, 2015
    Sonos have announced an update to their PLAY:5 speaker. The new refined design has a very different look to the original PLAY:5 and also has some great smarts in the software. Trueplay is software exclusive to Sonos that raises the bar for home audio. This works by adjusting your...

  • Review: Pendulumic Stance S1+

    August 17, 2015
    The personal audio market is incredibly crowded and it’s seriously hard to stand out from the crowd. When the Pendulumic Stance S1+ started splashing a 30 hour battery life around, it caught my attention. I’ve used dozens of headphones and plenty of them Bluetooth, but inevitably I return to...

  • Test the Tech at OfficeWorks, Logitech UE Boom 360 degree speaker

    June 11, 2015
    In this video, we take a look at Logitech’s UE Boom. Ultimate Ears, acquired by Logitech back in 2008, claims it emits sound in all 360 degrees and we put that to the test. To test this used is an iPhone rig running a sound metering app, decibels which...

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